In this type of writing, the author details an event that causes another event to happen.

In this type of writing the writer will explain a problem and the solutions to that problem.

This type of writing gives information step-by-step or in the order of time.

This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics used to describe a topic.

In this type of writing a topic is separated into different categories.

First, take the freeway to Dorman. When you reach Dorman, take the Ronaldine Exit. As you exit, take an immediate right onto Big Sur. Go down two blocks. Then, take a right on Coleman. My house, #3097, will be on the left.What is this passage's organizational structure?

Bad drivers are responsible for more accidents on the road. Car insurance companies can raise their rates due to the increase of wrecks. New traffic laws are passed because of the behavior of dangerous drivers. What is the organizational structure?

Josephina has to describe a square and a triangle. Her teacher told her to write a paragraph about how the two shapes are alike and how they are different. What form should the paragraph take?

Sharks and dolphins look very similar. They have fins, mouths with teeth, and their skin feels the same. They both live in the ocean. They both also eat smaller fish. However, they are different in many, many ways. For instance, a dolphin is a mammal (like a human). It breathes air through its blowhole and can drown if it doesn't surface to breathe. A shark doesn't have to surface. It has gills that turn water into oxygen. Also, sharks are not mammals. They are fish. What other differences can you think of between sharks and dolphins?How does this author organize this passage?

The American Revolution was fought between the 13 colonies and England. After the war, the 13 colonies won their independence and eventually became the United States of America. Here are some of the major battles.

*Battle of Lexington and Concord--first battle of the revolution

*Battle of Bunker Hill- one of the deadliest battles and was won by England

*Battle of Yorktown-final battle of the revolution that ended the war

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do notget to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.

The loggerhead sea turtle is threatened. Conservationists are attempting to help the survival rate of the loggerhead turtles. Their solution is to educate the public about the nesting habits of the sea turtles and help pass gill netting regulations for fishermen.

Which pattern is this?

Test questions generally fall into two or more categories, depending on how they are answered. The two test question categories we will focus on are called objective and subjective. Objective questions have a clear right or wrong answer. Subjective test questions do not have a right or wrong answer because they are open ended.

The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.

Astronauts face many challenges in space that are caused by weightlessness. One of these obstacles is floating around the spacecraft. To solve this problem, astronauts wear shoes that are coated with a spacial adhesive. Serving food is another problem because it won't stay put on the table. Experts overcame this problem by putting food and drinks in pouches and tubes.

Public schools should require students to wear uniforms BECAUSE they save parents money and create school spirit.

There are different KINDS of organizational patterns.

A solar eclipse IS an astronomical event during which the moon seems to cover the sun

Mary, LIKE her sister, has brown hair. HOWEVER, the two DIFFER when it comes to eye color

Since pollution has a big impact on modern living standards, a key SOLUTION is increased recycling of waste products.

In order to wash your hands, FIRST turn on the water. NEXT, put soap in your hands. THEN, wash your hands. FINALLY, turn the water off and dry your hands.